MISSION


The Mission of Diversity Placement Services is to empower people with disabilities in finding and maintaining competitive employment in their community. 


PURPOSE


Diversity Placement Services will work to enhance the lives of persons receiving
support services by assisting them in coordinating services and completing a functional employment assessment (Discovery and Exploration), job development, job coaching and follow along services.  We will strive for excellence through demonstration of ongoing quality improvement based on customer satisfaction and results achieved.


OBJECTIVES


To facilitate career choice and provide support and training to each person to reach their desired level of independence, integration and inclusion.

To utilize education and training to promote positive attitudes in employees and in the community towards employing persons who have disabilities.

Maintain high quality standards of service delivery by meeting or exceeding accreditation standards.
Respecting the rights, choices and dignity of all people.

Through these actions we defend each person's right to be productive and contribute toward their own welfare and that of their community.






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​​DPS is a Member and  Supports the following Organizations:

















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Discovering Endless Possibilities

Diversity Placement Services, Inc,. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability and genetic information (including family medical history).

program services

 

Diversity Placement Services (DPS) specializes in employment services and can assist you in becoming employed utilizing the following processes:

  • Discovery and Exploration Assessments
  • Employment Plan
  • Resume Preparation
  • Job Search and Job Match
  • Job Supports
  • Follow Along Services


Employment Skills Training (EST)

MICROSOFT OFFICE

Employment skills training services are organized formal training services that assist a person seeking employment to acquire the skills necessary for specific jobs or families of jobs. 

​   Goals: 

  • ​Develop Marketable skills
  • Achieve employment in the area of training
  • Retain employment.

For more information:

Contact Bill Hill

Katrina@diversityplacementservices.com

PH: 816-944-8954

SUCCESS RATES


  • Placement Rate: 85.4%
  • Average Wage: $11.50
  • Client Satisfaction: 85.9%


 Current Rates as of:  1/21/2021

who is eligible to receive DPS services? 

 

If you are seeking employment, enrolled in a Vocational Rehabilitation program and would like assistance, contact us  for more information.

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* ​For more information about Vocational Rehabilitation Services, visit the "VR Website"

 EMPLOYER SERVICES


  • Employment Services
  • Qualified Employees
  • Reduction of Turnover
  • Enhanced Work Performance
  • Tax Credits
  • Consultations


 

PARTICIPANT SERVICES


  • Competitive Employment
  • On-the-job Training
  • Problem Solving
  • Resume Preparation
  • Follow Along Services
  • Community Resource Referrals
  • Advocacy
  • Job Club
  • Microsoft Office Training


carf HAS AWARDED DPS accreditATION FOR the following programs:

  • Community Employment Services: Employment Supports
  • Community Employment Services: Job Development
  • Employment Skills Training


What is accreditation?

Accreditation is a process that demonstrates a provider has met standards for the quality of it's services. CARF International establishes these standards to guide providers in offering their services and also uses the standards to evaluate how well a provider is serving people and how it can improve.​​